Monday, 15 January 2018

Cyclamen repandum

 As most of you must know by now, I love cyclamen.   Each year I add more to my collection.
My latest addition is the very pretty Cyclamen repandum or at least I thought so :((    Originating from France, Greece and other Mediterranean countries I hoped it would do well here.
They are mainly used in rockeries, and woodland areas.
Last Autumn I decided I would plant some beneath the old apple tree for a show in early Spring.
They have just come into bloom (way to early) and look exactly like Cyclamen Coum.    I am so disappointed.    Obviously the plants had the wrong label.
This is not the first time this has happened.



     
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15 comments:

  1. Lisa at Greenbow15 January 2018 at 11:42

    Despite your disappointment this is a splendid little bloom. I wish I could grow them. I have tried several times. Our droughts take them out, not to mention winters like the one we are having. Love seeing them here. Wish I could smell one.

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  2. Lisa at Greenbow15 January 2018 at 11:44

    I just looked up what it is supposed to look like. Sigh~~ she is a beauty. I hope you find one soon. Maybe the place that sent you these will send again. ???

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    1. Cheryl15 January 2018 at 23:05

      I bought the plants from a local nursery Lisa. A family business, and I know them well. It was just that initial disappointment of seeing them bloom. I was so excited.
      I will go to the nursery this week.

      Turning cold here.

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  3. Simon Douglas Thompson15 January 2018 at 12:37

    I like seeing them around, rare colour in autumn!

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    1. Cheryl15 January 2018 at 23:07

      Yes Simon, agreed.
      It is great to see them popping up here and there In the coldest months.

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  4. Wendy15 January 2018 at 17:40

    So frustrating! It is quite a pretty flower, but I know the disappointment you must be feeling.

    I hope you can buy from another source - and get the right ones!

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    1. Cheryl15 January 2018 at 23:08

      It was just the initial disappointment Wendy.
      I know the people who run the nursery. I am sure they will sort something out.
      Stay warm.

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    2. Wendy16 January 2018 at 16:48

      Ah, yes Cheryl. I read your comment to Lisa and realize that you bought from a family-run nursery. No need to go elsewhere. These thing happen. Thanks for the good wishes to stay warm. The deep freeze is lifting and warmer temps coming our way. Yippeee!

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  5. Snowbird16 January 2018 at 07:43

    It's surprising how often that happens, especially with bulbs! What a shame, I hope you manage to get the right one, such a lovely variety.xxx

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    1. Cheryl16 January 2018 at 07:56

      It does happen often. I bought what I thought was a white rose for the centre of a flower bed. Turned out to be peach, and looks totally out of place. I cannot be bothered to move it at the moment, so it is a good talking point :))

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  6. Ohmydearests16 January 2018 at 21:53

    They are pretty nonetheless... but it is always such a disappointment when that happens...

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    1. Cheryl17 January 2018 at 01:20

      They are pretty Jandi but I have dozens of this particular plant.
      They look stunning en masse.
      I was just looking forward to seeing something a little bit different.
      Never mind, all part of gardening I suppose :)

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  7. Rose17 January 2018 at 06:22

    Sorry you were disappointed, Cheryl. I've often had that happen where plants were mislabeled. I wish I could grow cyclamen here. I'm afraid our winters are just too frigid for them.

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    1. Cheryl17 January 2018 at 07:53

      I can imagine Rose.....they would never survive the heat of summer and cold of winter in your part of the world.

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  8. Lowcarb team member20 January 2018 at 04:17

    Sorry you were disappointed Cheryl.
    Cyclamen are lovely aren't they ...

    I'm sure in time you can sort it.

    All the best Jan

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